Katy Hoffmann
Provo
Summary
Dedicated Senior Psychiatric Technician with expertise in patient monitoring, behavioral assessment, and staff training. Proven ability to implement therapeutic activities and provide emotional support, ensuring a safe environment for individuals with mental health challenges.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Psychiatric Technician
Utah State Hospital
Provo
05.2013 - Current
- Monitored patient behavior and mental status during daily activities.
- Documented patient progress and reported changes to healthcare team members.
- Trained new staff on hospital procedures and patient care techniques.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients at the facility.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients while providing emotional support during crisis situations.
- Observed interactions between patients and staff members to ensure proper protocols were being followed.
- Instructed patients in self-care techniques such as relaxation exercises or stress management skills.
- Implemented therapeutic activities designed to improve functioning of individuals suffering from mental illness.
- Collaborated with other health professionals including nurses, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, family members and other stakeholders in providing comprehensive care to patients.
- Led recreational and therapeutic activities to promote patient well-being.
- Ensured safety and welfare of patients through constant supervision.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and encouraged independence.
- Conducted patient orientation sessions for newly admitted individuals.
- Implemented de-escalation techniques to manage aggressive behavior.
- Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
- Encouraged patients to develop interpersonal skills and engage in social interactions or other therapeutic activities.
- Instructed new employees on protocols to use when interacting with psychiatric patients.
Service Worker
Orem Senior Friendship Center
Orem
07.2011 - 10.2012
- Provided assistance with daily meal preparation and serving to seniors.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining and common areas for residents.
- Supported recreational activities by setting up events and engaging with participants.
- Assisted staff in delivering personalized care and companionship to residents.
- Managed inventory of supplies, ensuring availability for daily operations.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area at all times by sweeping, dusting, mopping floors.
- Assisted with training new staff members on policies and procedures.
- Assisted with set up and take down of tables, chairs, and decorations to facilitate groups and events in the building.
- Followed direction of supervisors, and others in charge of events to help them facilitate their activities and events.
Education
High School Diploma -
Spanish Fork High School
Spanish Fork, UT05-2005
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Therapeutic activities
- Staff training
- Behavioral assessment
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Group safety management
- Care team collaboration
- Activity planning
Affiliations
- Loves to spend time outdoors for recreation
- Enjoys creating (Painting, Crochet, Drawing, etc.)
- Loves plants and gardening
Certification
- Food Handlers Permit
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Senior Psychiatric Technician
Utah State Hospital
05.2013 - Current
Service Worker
Orem Senior Friendship Center
07.2011 - 10.2012
High School Diploma -
Spanish Fork High School
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